(5.1) Perception.
The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry.

The student is expected to:
(A) distinguish among a variety of musical timbres;

(B) use standard terminology in explaining music, music notation, musical instruments and voices, and musical performances; and

(C) identify a variety of music forms such as AB, ABA, rondo, and theme and variations.

(5.2) Creative expression/performance.
The student sings or plays an instrument, individually and in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music.

The student is expected to:
(A) perform independently, with accurate intonation and rhythm, demonstrating fundamental skills and basic performance techniques;

(B) perform expressively, from memory and notation, a varied repertoire of music representing styles from diverse cultures; and

(C) demonstrate appropriate small- and large- ensemble performance techniques during formal and informal concerts.

(5.3) Creative expression/performance.
The student reads and writes music notation.

The student is expected to:
(A) read standard notation;

(B) use standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, and pitch in simple patterns (manuscript or computer-generated);

(C) read and write music that incorporates rhythmic patterns in various meters; and

(D) identify music symbols and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulation.

(5.4) Creative expression/performance.
The student creates and arranges music within specified guidelines.

The student is expected to:(A) create rhythmic and melodic phrases; and
(B) create/arrange simple accompaniments.

(5.5) Historical/cultural heritage.
The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.

The student is expected to:
(A) identify aurally-presented excerpts of music representing diverse genres, styles, periods, and cultures;

(B) describe various music vocations and avocations;

(C) perform music and movement from diverse cultures;

(D) perform music representative of American and Texas heritage; and

(E) identify concepts taught in the other fine arts and their relationships to music concepts.

(5.6) Response/evaluation.
The student responds to and evaluates music and musical performance.

The student is expected to:
(A) apply criteria in evaluating musical performances and compositions;

(B) evaluate, using music terminology, personal preferences for specific music works and styles; and

(C) exhibit concert etiquette as an actively involved listener during varied live performances.